In the light of the art cuts and the rise of ultra-neoconservative ideas by the Dutch government, Ann Demeester tries to assess the country that we are living in right now. And asks: can a revolution happen in reverse?
In the current issue of Metropolis M we have put together a 'protest' segment, asking twenty representatives of the Dutch and international art world to give their response to the budget cuts for the arts passed by the Dutch government. This is the response of Domeniek Ruyters.
Right-wing governments have come to power in several places in Europe this year, and they are cutting back cultural subsidies. Sweden has been dealing with a changed political climate since 2006.
In the last two issues of METROPOLIS M, Anna Tilroe and Domeniek Ruyters exchanged a correspondence about engagement in art today. As the third and final letter in the series, here is a response from Jonas Staal.
In a universe of increasing incompetence, in which amateurism flourishes, the contemporary artist offers an interesting role model. Society can learn much from the ways in which the contemporary artist makes his ignorance effective.
